Resources for helping youth navigate mental health issues
A Mental Health Crisis Among Our Youth
Mental health issues among children and teens in the United States are on the rise. Learn more about this worrisome trend from various angles.
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The Toll of Covid-19: During the pandemic, the number of children and adolescents needing urgent mental health care spiked.
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Rise in Suicide Among Black Youth: A recent study uncovered a sharp rise in suicide rates among Black youth, especially among girls.
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Prevention: With more young people reporting suicidal thoughts, concerned parents and loved-ones are looking for ways to help. Here are some suggestions.
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Advocacy Efforts: To contain the crisis, teens are organizing to improve the mental health services available to them.
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The Suicide Website: An online platform providing directions on how to die is linked to a trail of deaths among young people, a Times investigation found.
From the New York Times
